Cameroon striker Georges-Kevin Nkoudou believes his facet have the “weapons” to get the higher of defending champions Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations conflict.
Senegal bought their title defence off to an excellent begin with a 3-0 win over Gambia, whereas Cameroon needed to come from behind to safe a 1-1 draw towards 10-man Guinea in Group C.
Nevertheless, Nkoudou stays in a assured temper forward of Friday’s eagerly anticipated conflict between the Indomitable Lions and the Teranga Lions on the Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro.
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“It’s true that Senegal is the favorite, however as I at all times say we must not ever bury Cameroon, we stay an ideal workforce and an ideal nation,” Nkoudou stated.
“They began this match with an excellent victory towards Gambia. For our half, we had an excellent match however sadly we solely bought one level.
“We’ve to place this behind us for now and concentrate on our match towards Senegal which might be very tough for each groups. I believe we have now all of the weapons obligatory to have the ability to put them in a tougher place.”
Senegal can advance to the final 16 with a recreation to spare if they’ll make it two wins out of two, however head coach Aliou Cisse expects a response from Cameroon following their disappointing draw with Guinea.
“It was essential to enter the competitors with a victory, which inspires the gamers,” Cisse stated.
“We’re prepared for the second match towards a powerful workforce, and we have now ready properly for it. We all know Cameroon properly and it’s a sturdy African workforce.
“Cameroon stays Cameroon. Our match towards them is just not revenge. Cameroon have already gained many continental titles and we’re going to face a workforce motivated to make up for the outcome they bought within the first match.
“We’ve a aggressive group and all gamers can take part, it doesn’t matter who begins the match, a very powerful factor is the efficiency offered.
“Our workforce doesn’t undergo from a scarcity of effectivity and we scored three objectives within the first match.”